01/09/2026
🦜 BIRD FLU – WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A DEAD BIRD
You may have heard about H5 bird flu (avian influenza) being detected in Australia. While the risk to most pets and people remains low, it is important that we all know what to look out for and what to do if we come across sick or dead wildlife.
If you find a sick or dead bird:
🚫 Don’t touch it or take it home
🐕 Keep dogs and cats away from it
📸 If safe, take a photo from a distance and note the location
📞 Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline: 1800 675 888
Please be especially alert if you find multiple sick or dead birds in the same area.
If your pet has caught or eaten a sick or dead bird and becomes unwell, please contact your veterinarian and let them know about the exposure.
When in doubt, keep your distance and report it. 🐦
💚 Monbulk Veterinary Clinic
